What skills and experience we're looking for
• Provide inspirational and robust leadership of school during a period of change;
• Implement the school vision, ethos and values;
• Lead and support the development of teaching & learning across the school in line with agreed school improvement plan;
• Lead and support implementation of curriculum improvement initiatives in line with agreed school improvement plan;
• Lead and support the drive to improve standard of pupil outcomes, particularly SEND, PP, EAL, more able;
• Implement and monitor impact of school improvement plan;
• Work closely with Governors and key personnel to review expenditure and implement plan for reduction in staffing expenditure;
• Support all staff with understanding and carrying out their roles and responsibilities effectively;
• Support middle and senior leaders in strategic development of their roles, understanding how to lead with impact and accountability;
• Work with senior leaders on the day to day running of the school;
• Implement performance management policy and procedures, ensuring appropriate support is in place as required;
• Support staff with managing workload, work/life balance and wellbeing;
• Maintain partnerships across the Kenmore Park Infant & Nursery community and beyond – stakeholders, LA, cluster Heads, Harrow primary heads;
• Lead ongoing focus on Ofsted-readiness;
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A happy and vibrant school at the heart of the community with outstanding children and well maintained facilities
• Pupils who are friendly, positive about their learning and keen to succeed
• Supportive, hardworking and dedicated parents, staff and governors who care passionately about the school and the community
• An experienced and visionary School Leadership Team and excellent opportunities for professional development and skills to support teaching and learning.
• The opportunity to make a real contribution to early development and the lives of our future generation.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.